Publisher's Synopsis
FIDIC 2017: A definitive guide to claims and disputes is a practical legal guide for managing the procedures for claims and disputes within the 2017 FIDIC suite of contracts. It is the first book to present a comprehensive treatment of the multi-tiered dispute avoidance and resolution process within the 2017 FIDIC suite of contracts. Focused primarily on the 2017 Red, Yellow and Silver Forms, the book offers a step-by-step explanation of each stage of the process, with numerous flowcharts and diagrams to aid the understanding of more complex topic areas. Coverage in the book includes
- the distinct functions and powers of the Dispute Adjudication/Avoidance Board (DAAB) to avoid disputes
- techniques to achieve amicable resolution of claims and disputes
- full coverage of typical court enforcement powers and FIDIC's preferred arbitral procedure
- the operation of FIDIC contract provisions under a variety of civil, common law and mixed legal systems, drawing on court decisions and arbitral awards worldwide.
FIDIC 2017: A definitive guide to claims and disputes is an essential companion for professional users of the FIDIC books including engineers, surveyors, architects, consultants, and contractors, and it will also be a useful reference for legal professionals including lawyers, adjudicators and chartered arbitrators in this area.
